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{{Short description|American basketball player}}
{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1984)}}
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{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| image = Bracey Wright 2019 (cropped).jpg
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| height_in = 3
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| weight_lbs = 210
| weight_lbs = 210
| league = [[NBA G League]]
| league =
| team = Santa Cruz Warriors
| team =
| position = Assistant coach / Player development
| position =
| nationality = American
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|7|1}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|7|1}}
| birth_place = [[Dallas, Texas]]
| birth_place = [[Dallas, Texas]]
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| years16 = 2018–2019
| years16 = 2018–2019
| team16 = [[Basketball Nymburk|ČEZ Nymburk]]
| team16 = [[Basketball Nymburk|ČEZ Nymburk]]
| cyears1 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2023]]–present
| cyears1 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2023–2024]]
| cteam1 = [[Santa Cruz Warriors]] (player development)
| cteam1 = [[Santa Cruz Warriors]] (assistant)
| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP|Israeli Super League Finals MVP]] ([[2014–15 Israeli Basketball Super League|2015]])
* [[Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP|Israeli Super League Finals MVP]] ([[2014–15 Israeli Basketball Super League|2015]])
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* Second-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (2002)
* Second-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (2002)
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'''Bracey Arman Wright''' (born July 1, 1984) is a former American professional [[basketball]] player currently working as an assistant coach and player development coach for the [[Santa Cruz Warriors]] of the [[NBA G League]]. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball|Indiana Hoosiers]].
'''Bracey Arman Wright''' (born July 1, 1984) is a former American professional [[basketball]] player. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball|Indiana Hoosiers]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Wright attended [[The Colony High School]] in [[The Colony, Texas]]. He was a high school teammate of future NBA guard [[Deron Williams]]. He was a 2002 McDonald's All American.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/article.aspx?articleid=32f101a1-174f-e011-a486-001cc494a4ac&page=2|title=Top 10 high school basketball teams that would have won a March Madness game - MaxPreps|date=2011-03-17|website=MaxPreps.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> After being highly recruited out of high school, Wright played [[college basketball]] for the [[Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball|Indiana University Hoosiers]] from 2002–2004.
Wright attended [[The Colony High School]] in [[The Colony, Texas]]. He was a high school teammate of future NBA guard [[Deron Williams]]. He was a 2002 McDonald's All American.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/article.aspx?articleid=32f101a1-174f-e011-a486-001cc494a4ac&page=2|title=Top 10 high school basketball teams that would have won a March Madness game - MaxPreps|date=2011-03-17|website=MaxPreps.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> After being highly recruited out of high school, Wright played [[college basketball]] for the [[Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball|Indiana University Hoosiers]] from 2002 to 2004.


He scored 1,498 career points at Indiana and made 186 career three-pointers. Wright was named to the First Team All-[[Big Ten]] in 2004. As a junior, Wright led the Big Ten in scoring (18.3 points per game), while posting 25 or more points on seven occasions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/wolves_take_wright.html|title=Wolves Select Indiana's Bracey Wright at 47 {{!}} Minnesota Timberwolves|work=Minnesota Timberwolves|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en}}</ref>
He scored 1,498 career points at Indiana and made 186 career three-pointers. Wright was named to the First Team All-[[Big Ten]] in 2004. As a junior, Wright led the Big Ten in scoring (18.3 points per game), while posting 25 or more points on seven occasions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/wolves_take_wright.html|title=Wolves Select Indiana's Bracey Wright at 47 {{!}} Minnesota Timberwolves|work=Minnesota Timberwolves|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en}}</ref>
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On July 31, 2007, he signed with the Greek club [[Aris BC|Aris]]. In 2010, Wright signed a deal with Belgian [[Base Oostende]] for the remainder of the season. He was signed in the off season by [[Paris-Levallois]] in the [[LNB Pro A|French Pro A League]] and found a role as the starting shooting guard and back up point guard. In January 2011, he signed with [[KK Cedevita|Cedevita]] in Croatia.<ref>[http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/on-court/transactions/eurocup-2010-11/i/81286/4674/cedevita-signs-scoring-guard-wright CEDEVITA signs scoring guard Wright ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110114230128/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/on-court/transactions/eurocup-2010-11/i/81286/4674/cedevita-signs-scoring-guard-wright |date=January 14, 2011 }}</ref> He was named to the [[EuroCup Basketball All-EuroCup Team|All-EuroCup Second Team]], and finished in 3rd place at the 2010–11 EuroCup Final 4 Championship with his team Cedevita.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/news/awards/main-page|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416165028/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/news/awards/main-page|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 16, 2010|title=2014-15 - Welcome to 7DAYS EuroCup|website=www.eurocupbasketball.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> Wright was also the Quarterfinals Game 2 MVP for the 2010–11 Eurocup Finals.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/news/i/83949/3735/quarterfinals-game-2-mvp-bracey-wright-cedevita|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729234042/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/news/i/83949/3735/quarterfinals-game-2-mvp-bracey-wright-cedevita|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 29, 2012|title=Quarterfinals Game 2 MVP: Bracey Wright, Cedevita|work=Welcome to 7DAYS EuroCup|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en}}</ref> In July 2011, he signed with [[CAI Zaragoza]] in [[Spain]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/spain/29393/cai_lands_bracey_wright.html|title=CAI, arriva anche Bracey Wright|work=Sportando|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en}}</ref> He returned to KK Cedevita in July 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Croatia/basketball.aspx?NewsID=280250|title=Croatian Basketball, News, Teams, Scores, Stats, Standings, Awards - eurobasket News|work=www.eurobasket.com|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> In September 2013, he signed with [[BC Krasnye Krylia|Krasnye Krylia]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/bracey-wright-lands-krasnie-krilya/|title=Bracey Wright lands in Krasnie Krilya - Court Side Newspaper|date=2013-09-16|work=Court Side Newspaper|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref>
On July 31, 2007, he signed with the Greek club [[Aris BC|Aris]]. In 2010, Wright signed a deal with Belgian [[Base Oostende]] for the remainder of the season. He was signed in the off season by [[Paris-Levallois]] in the [[LNB Pro A|French Pro A League]] and found a role as the starting shooting guard and back up point guard. In January 2011, he signed with [[KK Cedevita|Cedevita]] in Croatia.<ref>[http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/on-court/transactions/eurocup-2010-11/i/81286/4674/cedevita-signs-scoring-guard-wright CEDEVITA signs scoring guard Wright ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110114230128/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/on-court/transactions/eurocup-2010-11/i/81286/4674/cedevita-signs-scoring-guard-wright |date=January 14, 2011 }}</ref> He was named to the [[EuroCup Basketball All-EuroCup Team|All-EuroCup Second Team]], and finished in 3rd place at the 2010–11 EuroCup Final 4 Championship with his team Cedevita.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/news/awards/main-page|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416165028/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/news/awards/main-page|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 16, 2010|title=2014-15 - Welcome to 7DAYS EuroCup|website=www.eurocupbasketball.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> Wright was also the Quarterfinals Game 2 MVP for the 2010–11 Eurocup Finals.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/news/i/83949/3735/quarterfinals-game-2-mvp-bracey-wright-cedevita|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729234042/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/ulebcup/home/news/i/83949/3735/quarterfinals-game-2-mvp-bracey-wright-cedevita|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 29, 2012|title=Quarterfinals Game 2 MVP: Bracey Wright, Cedevita|work=Welcome to 7DAYS EuroCup|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en}}</ref> In July 2011, he signed with [[CAI Zaragoza]] in [[Spain]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/spain/29393/cai_lands_bracey_wright.html|title=CAI, arriva anche Bracey Wright|work=Sportando|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en}}</ref> He returned to KK Cedevita in July 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Croatia/basketball.aspx?NewsID=280250|title=Croatian Basketball, News, Teams, Scores, Stats, Standings, Awards - eurobasket News|work=www.eurobasket.com|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> In September 2013, he signed with [[BC Krasnye Krylia|Krasnye Krylia]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/bracey-wright-lands-krasnie-krilya/|title=Bracey Wright lands in Krasnie Krilya - Court Side Newspaper|date=2013-09-16|work=Court Side Newspaper|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref>


In January 2014, Wright signed with [[Hapoel Jerusalem B.C|Hapoel Jerusalem]] for the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/home/transactions/eurocup-2013-14/i/127593/8174/hapoel-jerusalem-adds-scorer-wright|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140925234429/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/home/transactions/eurocup-2013-14/i/127593/8174/hapoel-jerusalem-adds-scorer-wright|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-09-25|title=HAPOEL JERUSALEM adds scorer Wright - Eurocup 2013-14 - Welcome to Eu…|date=2014-09-25|work=archive.is|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> In July 2014, he re-signed with Hapoel for three more years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/139710/180/bracey-wright-hapoel-together-until-2017|title=Bracey Wright, Hapoel together until 2017|work=Welcome to EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en}}</ref> In the 2014–15 season, Wright averaged 13.9 points, along with 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists, in the 26 Israeli Super League games in which he played. In the 2015 Super League Finals, in which he faced off against Hapoel Eilat, he averaged 19 points per game, and was named [[Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP|the finals MVP]].
In January 2014, Wright signed with [[Hapoel Jerusalem B.C|Hapoel Jerusalem]] for the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/home/transactions/eurocup-2013-14/i/127593/8174/hapoel-jerusalem-adds-scorer-wright|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140925234429/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/home/transactions/eurocup-2013-14/i/127593/8174/hapoel-jerusalem-adds-scorer-wright|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-09-25|title=HAPOEL JERUSALEM adds scorer Wright|date=2014-09-25|work=archive.is|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> In July 2014, he re-signed with Hapoel for three more years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/139710/180/bracey-wright-hapoel-together-until-2017|title=Bracey Wright, Hapoel together until 2017|work=Welcome to EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en}}</ref> In the 2014–15 season, Wright averaged 13.9 points, along with 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists, in the 26 Israeli Super League games in which he played. In the 2015 Super League Finals, in which he faced off against Hapoel Eilat, he averaged 19 points per game, and was named [[Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP|the finals MVP]].


On August 3, 2016, Wright signed with [[Acıbadem Üniversitesi S.K.|Acıbadem Üniversitesi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.eurobasket.com/Basketball%20Champions%20League/news/457066/Acibadem-inks-Bracey-Wright|title=Basketball Champions League Basketball, Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Standings - eurobasket News|work=www.eurobasket.com|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref>
On August 3, 2016, Wright signed with [[Acıbadem Üniversitesi S.K.|Acıbadem Üniversitesi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.eurobasket.com/Basketball%20Champions%20League/news/457066/Acibadem-inks-Bracey-Wright|title=Basketball Champions League Basketball, Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Standings - eurobasket News|work=www.eurobasket.com|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref>
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==International career==
==International career==
Wright was a member of the gold-medal winning USA World Championship for Young Men Qualifying Team at the 2004 FIBA Americas World Championships.
Wright was a member of the gold medal-winning USA World Championship for Young Men Qualifying Team at the 2004 FIBA Americas World Championships.


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Wright has 4 children Bracey Jr, Bailey and Bella, along with a stepdaughter. Wright is the son of SMU basketball great Carl Wright. Wright has a great appreciation for the world of football (soccer) and is an avid member of the Juventus fan club. He is also known to enjoy cooking, fitness and reading. Wright now resides full-time in Europe.
Wright along with wife, Jasmine, have 4 children Bracey Jr, Bailey, Aaliyah and Sade. Wright is the son of SMU basketball great Carl Wright. Wright has a great appreciation for the world of football (soccer) and is an avid member of the Juventus fan club. He is also known to enjoy cooking, fitness and reading.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:22, 6 November 2024

Bracey Wright
Wright with Nymburk in 2019
Personal information
Born (1984-07-01) July 1, 1984 (age 40)
Dallas, Texas
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolThe Colony (The Colony, Texas)
CollegeIndiana (2002–2005)
NBA draft2005: 2nd round, 47th overall pick
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing career2005–2019
PositionShooting guard / point guard
Career history
As player:
2005–2007Minnesota Timberwolves
2005–2006Florida Flame
2007–2008Aris
2008–2009Joventut Badalona
2009Aris
2009–2010Oostende
2010–2011Paris-Levallois
2011Cedevita
2011–2012Zaragoza
2012–2013Cedevita
2013–2014Krasnye Krylia
2014–2015Hapoel Jerusalem
2015–2016Pınar Karşıyaka
2016–2017Acıbadem Üniversitesi
2017–2018Büyükçekmece
2018–2019ČEZ Nymburk
As coach:
2023–2024Santa Cruz Warriors (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Bracey Arman Wright (born July 1, 1984) is a former American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers.

Amateur career

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Wright attended The Colony High School in The Colony, Texas. He was a high school teammate of future NBA guard Deron Williams. He was a 2002 McDonald's All American.[1] After being highly recruited out of high school, Wright played college basketball for the Indiana University Hoosiers from 2002 to 2004.

He scored 1,498 career points at Indiana and made 186 career three-pointers. Wright was named to the First Team All-Big Ten in 2004. As a junior, Wright led the Big Ten in scoring (18.3 points per game), while posting 25 or more points on seven occasions.[2]

College statistics

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2002–03 Indiana 30 30 33.6 .433 .375 .752 5.0 2.1 .8 .6 16.2
2003–04 Indiana 29 29 38.3 .374 .343 .789 5.4 2.4 .9 .5 18.5
2004–05 Indiana 26 26 35.3 .413 .329 .783 4.8 2.7 1.1 .6 18.3
Career 85 85 35.7 .405 .350 .776 5.1 2.4 .9 .6 17.6

Professional career

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Wright left Indiana for the NBA after three seasons. He was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2005 NBA draft. The Timberwolves assigned him to the Florida Flame of the D-League for the 2005-06 season. He spent one more year in Minnesota.

On July 31, 2007, he signed with the Greek club Aris. In 2010, Wright signed a deal with Belgian Base Oostende for the remainder of the season. He was signed in the off season by Paris-Levallois in the French Pro A League and found a role as the starting shooting guard and back up point guard. In January 2011, he signed with Cedevita in Croatia.[3] He was named to the All-EuroCup Second Team, and finished in 3rd place at the 2010–11 EuroCup Final 4 Championship with his team Cedevita.[4] Wright was also the Quarterfinals Game 2 MVP for the 2010–11 Eurocup Finals.[5] In July 2011, he signed with CAI Zaragoza in Spain.[6] He returned to KK Cedevita in July 2012.[7] In September 2013, he signed with Krasnye Krylia.[8]

In January 2014, Wright signed with Hapoel Jerusalem for the rest of the season.[9] In July 2014, he re-signed with Hapoel for three more years.[10] In the 2014–15 season, Wright averaged 13.9 points, along with 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists, in the 26 Israeli Super League games in which he played. In the 2015 Super League Finals, in which he faced off against Hapoel Eilat, he averaged 19 points per game, and was named the finals MVP.

On August 3, 2016, Wright signed with Acıbadem Üniversitesi.[11]

On July 4, 2017, Wright signed with Turkish club Büyükçekmece Basketbol.[12]

International career

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Wright was a member of the gold medal-winning USA World Championship for Young Men Qualifying Team at the 2004 FIBA Americas World Championships.

Coaching career

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On September 18, 2023, Wright was hired by the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League to be an assistant coach and player development coach.[13]

Personal life

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Wright along with wife, Jasmine, have 4 children Bracey Jr, Bailey, Aaliyah and Sade. Wright is the son of SMU basketball great Carl Wright. Wright has a great appreciation for the world of football (soccer) and is an avid member of the Juventus fan club. He is also known to enjoy cooking, fitness and reading.

References

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  1. ^ "Top 10 high school basketball teams that would have won a March Madness game - MaxPreps". MaxPreps.com. March 17, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  2. ^ "Wolves Select Indiana's Bracey Wright at 47 | Minnesota Timberwolves". Minnesota Timberwolves. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  3. ^ CEDEVITA signs scoring guard Wright Archived January 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "2014-15 - Welcome to 7DAYS EuroCup". www.eurocupbasketball.com. Archived from the original on April 16, 2010. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  5. ^ "Quarterfinals Game 2 MVP: Bracey Wright, Cedevita". Welcome to 7DAYS EuroCup. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  6. ^ "CAI, arriva anche Bracey Wright". Sportando. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  7. ^ "Croatian Basketball, News, Teams, Scores, Stats, Standings, Awards - eurobasket News". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  8. ^ "Bracey Wright lands in Krasnie Krilya - Court Side Newspaper". Court Side Newspaper. September 16, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  9. ^ "HAPOEL JERUSALEM adds scorer Wright". archive.is. September 25, 2014. Archived from the original on September 25, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  10. ^ "Bracey Wright, Hapoel together until 2017". Welcome to EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  11. ^ "Basketball Champions League Basketball, Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Standings - eurobasket News". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  12. ^ "Büyükçekmece signs Bracey Wright". Sportando. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  13. ^ "Santa Cruz Warriors Announce 2023-24 Coaching Staff". NBA.com. September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
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